Young roo, cockerel.. I meant the same thing.
It is a hoot watching him race across the yard when he sees one of them try to exit the coop. Today, I am happy to report, they are ALL roaming but he is being watchful of where they are. Thus far he has not harmed any of them. He is otherwise a...
I have 12 chickens. 11 hens, 1 rooster.
They are all 16 weeks of age.
Lately, the roo has been bossy/aggressive to half the flock. Not allowing them to mingle with his other girls. Often not letting them leave the coop. Chasing them right back in.
These are free-range birds on 10 acres of...